An "American" Identity May Be More Secure for Second-Generation Immigrants

question 63

Multiple Choice

An "American" identity may be more secure for second-generation immigrants than for their parents because:

• A)their parents gave up their ethnic identity.
• B)citizenship is granted at birth.
• C)they usually speak English.
• D)they disassociate themselves from their ethnic background.

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